Musicians Corner adds free Friday lunchtime concerts

The new “Free Music Fridays” lunchtime concert will take place at Centennial Park’s Band Shell (not on the front lawn of The Parthenon where the Saturday Musicians Corner lawn parties take place).(Photo: Samuel M. Simpkins / The Tennessean)

Musicians Corner has decided one day of live free music a week is not enough, and is adding a "Free Music Fridays" lunchtime concert series starting this week.

The new event is from noon to 2 p.m. on Fridays this month and in June, with acoustic music from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. First up is an unplugged concert with Just Friends today.

It takes place in Centennial Park's Band Shell (not on the front lawn of The Parthenon where the Saturday Musicians Corner lawn parties take place).

"It's meant to be small, just some music and a few food trucks," said Musicians Corner director John Tumminello, who said he will announce the coming talent at a later date. "We just want to try it this spring."

Both the Friday and Saturday live music events are free and family-friendly and are sponsored by The Conservancy along with Musicians Corner.